Cop's Cause Of Death | Fireworks, Guns, Body Armor Seized | Methadone Medicaid Fraud: IL News

On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Illinois. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Cause Of Death Released For Off-Duty Officer

The department announced his "sudden and tragic" death last weekend.

Drugs, Guns, Body Armor, Fireworks Seized In Raid

Two men have been charged after police said officers executing a search warrant tied to an ongoing narcotics investigation recovered drugs, guns, ammunition, body armor, ballistic helmets, fireworks and a large amount of cash.

Methadone Clinic Owner In A Fix, Faces Federal Fraud, Money Laundering Charges

The suburban man is accused of billing $75 million to Medicaid for behavioral health counseling and therapy services that never happened.

Chicago ABC Affiliate WLS-TV Under Threat From Trump Administration Is Battling To Stay On The Air: Report

ABC7 is calling on viewers to express their support for its Chicago affiliate WLS as the Trump-controlled Federal Communications Commission weighs whether to pull it off the air, according to a report.

Man Charged With Murder After Amazon Facility Shooting: Police

Officials said the investigation showed that the victim and the suspect, who was a food delivery driver, had an argument that turned into a physical altercation in the facility's parking lot.

Chicago's Top Cop, 57, Announces His Retirement

The announcement came after weeks of rumors that the police superintendent was mulling retirement.

Mayor: Media Unfair To Italian Americans

His statement follows the arrest of a well-known Italian American restaurant owner, who has a dish named after the mayor.

4-Year-Old Cancer Patient's 'Ultimate Wish' Fulfilled By Chicago White Sox

Melanie Marquez, 4, who is being treated for medulloblastoma, and her family got a behind-the-scenes tour of the White Sox clubhouse.